Monthly Archives: February 2007
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GSME calls for UHF band to be opened up to mobile and fixed telecoms service (GSM Europe story)
February 26, 2007 :GSM Europe has called on the European Commission to define a harmonised sub-band within the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) band, which is currently used for broadcasting analogue television, to be used for fixed and mobile telecoms applications. This is one … Continue reading
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3GSM World Congress Grows In Size And Stature
February 15, 2007 :The world’s premier mobile event, the 3GSM World Congress 2007, has enjoyed a second successful year in Barcelona with an increase in both the quantity and quality of visitors. An estimated 55,000* visitors from across the globe gathered at the … Continue reading
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Lowering Mobile Taxes Boosts Usage And Fuels Growth
February 14, 2007 :Study shows 10% rise in mobile penetration adds 1.2% to economic growth Usage of mobile communications is a powerful economic growth engine, which governments can fuel by lowering taxes on mobile services and handsets, according to a new study undertaken … Continue reading
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Phones For Health
February 13, 2007 :Major Public-Private Partnership to Use Mobile Phones to Fight HIV/AIDS Pandemic Leading players in the mobile phone industry and the U.S. Government have joined forces to fight HIV/AIDS and other health challenges in 10 African countries. Phones for Health is … Continue reading
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GSMA Publishes White Paper On Near Field Communications (NFC)
February 13, 2007 :Fourteen operators join initiative to develop global mobile payment enabled by contactless/NFC technology The GSM Association (GSMA) has today published a white paper outlining operator community guidance for the eco-system parties involved in the development of mobile NFC (Near Field … Continue reading
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GSMA Honours Indian Government For Achievements In Mobile Communications
February 13, 2007 :The GSM Association (GSMA), the global trade association representing more than 700 mobile operators, yesterday presented its Government Leadership Award 2007 to India for exceptional achievement in the field of mobile communications policy. India has been selected because of its … Continue reading
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GSMA Chairman’s Award 2007 Presented to Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim for Helping the World to Hear Africa’s Voice
February 13, 2007 :The GSM Association Chairman’s Award was presented last night to a remarkably successful mobile entrepreneur, a pioneer of technical achievement and a driving force in the industry’s efforts to connect the unconnected of Africa. This highest annual award – in … Continue reading
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GSM Association Announces 2007 Global Mobile Awards Winners
February 13, 2007 :The 12th Annual GSM Association Global Mobile Awards were announced last night in Barcelona at a spectacular event that showcased the best of the mobile world. Hosted by the inimitable presenter, commentator and comedian Clive Anderson, the Gala night at … Continue reading
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GSM Association Aims For Global Point Of Sale Purchases by Mobile Phone
February 13, 2007 :Fourteen operators join initiative to develop global mobile payment enabled by contactless/NFC technology The worldwide use of mobile phones for payments at point of sale is the aim of a new initiative announced today by the GSM Association (GSMA), the … Continue reading
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Sundance Film Festival Global Short Film Project Presents World Premiere of 5 Short Films for Mobile
February 12, 2007 :Sundance Institute & GSMA unveil ‘made for mobile’ short films at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona Today, at a press conference at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Sundance Institute and GSM Association (GSMA) unveiled the five original ‘made … Continue reading
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Operators Exchange Instant Messages Across Networks
February 12, 2007 :Mobile operators in Spain and Italy are on the verge of launching services that will enable their customers to exchange instant messages across networks as part of the worldwide Personal IM campaign run by the GSM Association, the global trade … Continue reading
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LG Handset to Lead GSMA’s ’3G For All’ Campaign
February 12, 2007 :Sleek, feature-rich 3G handset chosen by 12 leading operatorsTwelve leading mobile operators have selected a slim, multimedia phone developed by LG Electronics as the winning handset to spearhead the GSM Association’s 3G for All campaign, which aims to make third-generation … Continue reading
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Global Money Transfer Pilot Uses Mobile To Benefit Migrant Workers And The Unbanked
February 12, 2007 :GSMA and MasterCard piloting a programme to make it far easier and cost-effective to transfer remittances globally The GSM Association has launched a pilot programme aimed at tapping the ubiquity and ease-of-use of mobile communications to enable the world’s 200 … Continue reading
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Bollywood Goes Mobile
February 12, 2007 :Barcelona launch sees World’s largest film industry opening on the small screen The world’s largest film industry joined forces with the global mobile communications world today in spectacular fashion – as Bollywood premiered its first feature films for mobile viewers … Continue reading
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GSMA welcomes moves toward clarity on OMA DRM Licensing
February 9, 2007 :The GSM Association (GSMA) today welcomed the announcement of a patent licensing program for Digital Rights Management (DRM) services by Intertrust Technologies. Uncertainty around licensing has delayed the adoption of open standards for DRM to date. The licensing program provides … Continue reading
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GSMA completed testing of new hub-based roaming structure to simplify roaming agreements for Operators
February 9, 2007 :The GSM Association has completed testing of a new hub-based structure which will enable mobile operators, especially those in emerging markets, to establish roaming agreements more rapidly and efficiently. The new structure will give operators a single point of contact … Continue reading
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Roaming Prices Continue to Fall Across Europe
February 8, 2007 :Cost of making mobile phone calls abroad fell 25% in 2006 Latest figures from the European mobile phone industry’s roaming retail price index reveal that the cost of making and receiving calls while traveling in Europe fell by 25% during … Continue reading
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Ericsson, GSMA, and Idea to Use Biofuels to Extend Mobile Coverage in Rural India
February 8, 2007 :Indian mobile operator Idea Cellular, Ericsson and the GSM Association’s Development Fund have teamed up to develop biofuels as a source of power for wireless networks in rural India. In a pilot project in Pune, Maharashtra, the three organizations will … Continue reading
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ITU and GSMA join forces to boost mobile access in developing countries
February 6, 2007 :Agreement reached during the ITU Global Symposium for RegulatorsITU and the GSM Association agreed today to strengthen cooperation towards improved access to mobile phone services aimed especially at bridging the digital divide in least developed and developing countries. A Memorandum … Continue reading
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European Framework Builds on Mobile Operator Initiatives to make Mobile Services Safer for Children (GSM Europe story)
February 6, 2007 :Mobile providers and content providers have today signed the European Framework for Safer Mobile Use by Younger Teenagers and Children. Fifteen signatories have signed the EU-wide Framework, which puts forward recommendations to ensure that younger teenagers and children can safely … Continue reading
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International Gateway Monopolies Stifle Growth & Damage Competitiveness
February 1, 2007 :In more than 70 countries there is a monopoly supplier of international gateway services, connecting domestic callers to international numbers, despite the long standing and clear economic and social benefits arising from competition in this key sector, according to a … Continue reading
